Senior R&D Engineer
Core
Mechanical engineering support for creating and developing new invasive and non-invasive medical device products to treat structural heart disease.
Role type
Senior R&D Engineer (Mechanical)
Builds
New medical device products (invasive and non-invasive)
Domain
Healthcare / Medical Devices / Structural Heart Disease
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Mechanical engineering, CAD, GD&T, Feasibility studies, Intellectual property (patents), Vendor coordination, Project management, Technical documentation
Preferred skills
Masters Degree (via careerplan.io/jobs/31152108-senior-rd-engineer-at-abbott)
Technologies
CAD
Responsibilities
Research, develop, design, and evaluate mechanical and electro-mechanical materials, components, assemblies, processes, and equipment; Conduct feasibility studies to verify capability and functionality; Develop new concepts from initial design to market release; Direct support personnel and coordinate project activities; Write and submit intellectual property (patents); Maintain detailed documentation throughout all phases of research and development; Investigate and evaluate existing technologies; Review or coordinate vendor activities to support development; Participate in the development of less experienced staff by setting an example, providing guidance and work direction, and offering counsel; May lead a project team; Participate in determining goals and objectives for projects; Influence middle management on technical or business solutions.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship